Former North Carolina Pork Council CEO Andy Curliss will join the National Pork Producers Council as vice president of strategic engagement, effective April 22.
Here's an overview of the most important matters of concern brought before legislators this week at NPPC's spring Legislative Action Conference in Washington, DC.
It’s a bond that’s hard to put into words. Not only do these four young leaders share an unmistakable connection and friendship that ties directly to purpose, but they have a way of selflessly putting each other first.
As the dust settles on the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum in Chicago held March 5-7, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) CEO Bryan Humphreys says it was a fantastic week for the pork industry. Here's why.
In honor of International Women’s Day and the contributions women and others with different backgrounds and mindsets have brought to this world, Lori Stevermer says it's a fitting way to kick off her NPPC presidency.
The SEC voted on its final climate disclosure removal and removed the Scope 3 reporting requirement, that would have required public companies, including farmers, to report greenhouse gas emissions of their supply chain.
People are looking for authenticity. That’s why influencers such as Eddie Zamora, the Yum Yum Foodie, and Ashley Sampson of Life With Ashley Ann are drawing droves of peopled to their social media platforms every day.
National Pork Producers Council President Scott Hays shared some good advice he heard recently with the attendees of the National Pork Industry Forum during his remarks on March 6.
Anne Miller defied expectations with her extraordinary journey from a 23-year-old with no prior experience in pigs to becoming one of the youngest state pork association executives, says Scott Hays, NPPC president.
Bill Prestage was inducted into the National Pork Producers Council Hall of Fame during the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum for his devotion to advancing the pork industry.
“When the world tests you and times get tough, remember you will get better.” During a college football game, Chris Norton suffered a debilitating spinal cord injury. Doctors said he had a 3% chance to ever move again.
EPA is trying to reinstate the reporting requirements under the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA). Under EPCRA, livestock farmers would be required to estimate the emissions of certain gases.
Steph Carlson has joined the National Pork Producers Council as assistant vice president of state and national relations. In her role, she will serve as the primary NPPC point of contact for state pork organizations.
Pork producers across the country continue to voice their concerns over how California’s Proposition 12 could negatively impact family farms and are looking to Congress for a solution.
The National Pork Producers Council and the National Pork Board proudly unveil the dynamic lineup for the Pork Leadership Institute's (PLI) class of 2024.
As we close 2023, it is a poignant moment to reflect on our achievements and ongoing efforts to forge a strategic path for the U.S. pork industry amid a complex policy landscape and ever-evolving global dynamics.
The country’s top pork producers convened at the National Pork Producers Council's annual Pork Action Group (PAG) meeting in Marco Island, Fla., on Dec. 13-15.
Scott Hays will step into the role of executive director of the Missouri Pork Association following the retirement of Don Nikodim, who has led the organization for 40 years.
When we talk about advocacy in animal health and welfare, pre-harvest activities come to mind. Funding programs to protect the nation’s pig herd from FADs is a priority. Equally important are post-harvest policy issues.
Why is traceability is at the center of so many conversations today? “Traceability is the missing link to industry disease eradication and proving regional disease-free status,” says Michigan pork producer Joe Dykhuis.
U.S. pork producers tasked NPPC to help update the existing swine traceability system. Swine producers, veterinarians, cull swine and breeding operators and show pig enthusiasts are asked to comment by Oct. 27.
"Speaking up for our industry is critical to having lawmakers understand that decisions they make in Washington affect how we can continue to provide safe, nutritious food," says NPPC's Scott Hays.
The uncertainty surrounding Proposition 12 is one reason why Scott Hays, a Missouri pork producer and president of the National Pork Producers Council, says he’s not interested in changing how his farm produces pork.
The threat of a foreign animal disease reaching the U.S. has never been greater. Our existing traceability system has gaps that need to be addressed. The swine industry has an opportunity to guide what that looks like.
To the U.S. pork industry, World Pork Expo is much more than simply a trade show and the opportunity to eat some delicious pork. “It’s a labor of love,” says Bryan Humphreys, NPPC CEO.
The time has come again to look ahead to the World Pork Expo. Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio, shares why 2023's event is one you don't want to miss.
There’s no question Illinois Bacon Day was a day for celebration. However, Illinois pig farmers wanted the day to also bring attention to the important hurdles that pork producers are facing now. Here's what happened.
Often trade is simplified to refer to international negotiations with the goal of opening or expanding market access. However, NPPC works on many fronts to establish a level playing field for the trading of ag products.
U.S. pork producers continue to face very high production costs and hog prices that are well below breakeven levels. What does this mean for the future? NPPC releases its second quarter pork industry economic update.
AgriTalk's host Chip Flory discusses the pork industry's top priorities with NPPC President Scott Hays, a fifth-generation pig farmer from Monroe City, Mo. His biggest goal: to help maintain diversity in the industry.
More than 100 pork producers from around the country attended NPPC's Spring Legislative Action Conference in Washington, D.C. Here's a look at the big topics they brought to the table.
The amount of information coming at the average person each day is overwhelming. Just think of how that increases during an event like the National Pork Industry Forum. Industry leaders cut through the clutter.
Scott Hays says he never imagined a Missouri farm boy raised "back in the hills" would get an opportunity to lead the National Pork Producers Council. On March 10, Hays began doing exactly that.
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) announced 12 scholarship winners at the National Pork Industry Forum, supporting college students pursuing careers in the U.S. pork industry.
No matter which room or which conversation you were in during the National Pork Industry Forum, almost every conversation touched on Proposition 12 at some point.
Humble. Innovative. Quiet. A good friend. Honest. A man of faith. Those are just a few ways William "Billy" Herring's friends would describe the 2023 inductee of the National Pork Industry Hall of Fame.
The room roared with applause as former Iowa Pork Producers Association Executive Director Mike Telford was honored with the Paulson-Whitmore State Executive Award on March 9 at the National Pork Industry Forum.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced a $25-million Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program grant award to Wholestone Farms for a major plant expansion in Fremont, Neb.
The Pork Industry Forum kicked off in Orlando, Fla. Admittedly the scenery of sunny Florida is a beautiful sight for producers – but NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys says the forum in itself is a beautiful concept, too.
Sunshine and bacon. Could there be anything better? Check out these tips to help first-time attendees (and reminders for pros) as they prepare for one of the industry’s most impactful meetings of the year.
National Pig Day is the perfect day to announce the dates of the 2023 World Pork Expo, where a milestone 35th anniversary will be celebrated at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, from June 7-9.
Pork producers are working in an increasingly challenging environment. The headwinds are bigger than any single producer can tackle, but everyone coming together can impact the industry’s ability to shape policy.
A new economic update from NPPC provides critical information to help producers stay informed on current market conditions, industry trends and key issues impacting the pork industry. Here are a few highlights.
“America's pork producers stand ready to back government efforts to maintain, diversify, and expand additional export markets for U.S. ag," NPPC said in a press release.
Growing demand in a mature market isn’t easy. USMEF’s Gerardo Rodriguez told Pork Leadership Institute participants that it requires creating new channels and new products during their recent trip to Mexico City.
